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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Negligence

Paulette Bedsaul v. Lawrence Barnett, M.D.

Published: Jul. 9, 1994 | Result Date: May 24, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 707208 –  $148,050

Judge

David H. Brickner

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Defendant

John C. Kelly
(Carroll, Kelly, Trotter & Franzen)


Experts

Plaintiff

Michael Swenson
(medical)

Jack L. Vandernoot
(medical)

Defendant

Kevin Ehrhardt M.D.
(medical)

Facts

In March 1992, Defendant orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Barnett, removed hardware from Plaintiff's ankle. Plaintiff Paulette Bedsaul was a 43-year-old pathology transcriber.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends they demanded $200,000 and Defendant made no offers.

Specials in Evidence

$4,000 $4,050

Injuries

Ligated superficial peroneal nerve requiring neurectomy; residual discomfort across top of foot.

Deliberation

8 hours

Poll

10-2

Length

5 days


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